Here's what I've noticed, SoulKat. Certain times of the day, there are a LOT more people reading and posting than other times of the day. In the past hour or so, there have been only a dozen or so posts on this forum (many of which were from me).
Personally, I find it easier to respond to others than I do to start my own thread. Sometimes, when I have started my own thread, I have gotten VERY few replies. It is discouraging. And embarrassing. For me anyway. And especially so since I am relatively new to sobriety. I think that makes me more sensitive to rejection.
Please don't leave. I was tempted to leave myself when I got discouraged by a lack of response or by an unfriendly response. But in the end I am so glad I stayed.
People do care. WE care. Sometimes the cat just gets our tongue.
